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After-Work-Beer, Germany, c. 1959

UNDATED – Stable boys and horse grooms enjoy an after-work beer at a riding stable in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Photo © Inga Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image This image is from the family archive and was shot by my mother during one of her many stays at riding stables in Schleswig-Holstein. Sadly, she did not…

Portrait Of A Lady, Germany, c. 1960

UNDATED – A beautiful young lady wearing sunglasses and headscarf enjoys the sunlight on an early summer day in Kiel, Germany. Photo © Inga Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image This image from the family archive was shot by my mother. Sadly, she did not provide further details, i.e. no place, no date, no name.…

Langeoog, Germany, 1957

1957 – The central beach of Langeoog in Germany. Scan © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image This image shows the long central beach of Langeoog in Germany. The island is located in the western part of the German North Sea coast and has been a popular holiday destination for a long time. Tourism…

San Marino, 1958 (I)

1958 – The historical skyline of San Marino. Scan © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image In 2022, we decided to visit San Marino, a tiny country situated within Italy, not far from Rimini. We drove to the parking lot at the valley station of the Funivia, the cable car that brings you directly…

WES 43, Langeoog, Germany, 1964

1964 – The fishing boat WES 43 approaches the main beach of Langeoog in Germany. Scan © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image This image shows a traditional fishing boat that was common along the North Sea coast throughout the 20th century. It carries the registration WES 43 and has a long history. Built…

Portofino, Italy, c. 1958

UNDATED – Traditional fishing boats at the small harbour of Portofino in Italy. Scan © by Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image Old images can be proof for change (or lack of it) and can become like a poor-man’s version of a time machine. This image, for example. is from a large slide lot…

The Venetian, Las Vegas, NV (II)

SEPTEMBER 2003 – Late in the afternoon, gondalas cruise the channels of the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image We were excited, and a bit overwhelmed. After a couple of weeks on the rural countryside in Arizona and Utah, we were suddenly in this giant city. But…

1999 Ferrari F355 Spider, Las Vegas, Nevada

SEPTEMBER 2003 – A bright red 1999 Ferrari F355 Spider sports car has been parked in front of a Western style retail store in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image To Europeans, the U.S. seem to be the country of exaggeration. Everything seems to be bigger and faster. The…

Piazza Vittorio Emanuelle, Lazise, Italy

2002 – The busy Piazza Vittorio Emanuelle with the church ‘Chiesa parrocchiale dei Santi’ in Lazise, Verona, Italy. © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image Lake Garda in Northern Italy is the ideal destination for relaxed holidays, especially when you’re just a short (well, four hour) drive away from the lake. You’ll get Italian…

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